Working out question

Sandie E.
on 10/28/14 5:54 am - La Grande, OR

RNY on 05/14/14

So...do we have to do anything special in regards to eating when we work out at the gym so we don't get light headed or anything like that? I thought I read something somewhere about having to eat right before or something to do with calories, etc... I am 5 1/2 months out and eat about 6-700 call per day

Highest - 281 1st appt - 274 Approval/pre-surgery - 259 Current - 136

dccyr
on 10/28/14 6:22 am

I sometimes have a half banana or a yogurt or some salted chick peas before heading out to the gym.

Gwen M.
on 10/28/14 6:45 am

VSG on 03/13/14

If I'm going to have a particularly long work out, I plan ahead and have my breakfast protein shake before I work out, and then my normal lunch afterward. But, otherwise, I haven't needed any additional nutrition. And I work out a LOT.

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
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Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

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AnnyBananny
on 10/28/14 7:28 am - PA

RNY on 03/18/14

As I began working out harder, I found that I was either light headed during the workout or ravenous that day. So, I started having a snack (or meal depending on when I'm headed to the gym) before my workout and that's helped for sure. I usually have my snack about 30 minutes before I leave the for gym, that way my pouch is settled and I'll be able to drink during my workout. Half a banana is a great choice, or I often have nuts and cheese.

Good luck!

RNY @ Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia with Dr. Tatyan Clark 3/18/2014